140 students take part in Young Indians Parliament in Kochi
Kochi: Two-day Young Indians Parliament (YIP), which brought together over 140 students from 15 schools, concluded in the city on Sunday. The event, jointly organized by Charter School and Cochin International School, gave students a platform to learn about democratic processes through mock parliamentary sessions and debates.
YIP is a flagship national initiative by Young Indians (Yi), a movement for Indian youth, designed to educate and empower students from grades IX to XII through experiential learning of India's democratic processes. The event was inaugurated by Trins Group of Institutions chairman George M Thomas and executive director Sapnu George. In the event, students took on roles like members of Parliament, ministers and speakers, discussing key issues and drafting policies.
The event concluded with a valedictory address by Fort Kochi sub-collector Meera K. Selected students will represent Kochi in the regional round ahead of national finals in New Delhi. tnn
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